Title: DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl Family-friendly hostel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4470000/4461200/4461157/d4622331.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Breakfast area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4470000/4461200/4461157/74d184c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4470000/4461200/4461157/b0b28d74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sun deck](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4470000/4461200/4461157/8daf63f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4470000/4461200/4461157/978f7d1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl sits in the heart of Cologne, offering a vibrant atmosphere for families and independent travelers. Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, relax in the garden, challenge friends in the game room, and access free WiFi throughout public areas. 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - 24/7 front desk - Bar - Laundry - Housekeeping - Parking included - Free WiFi £89 includes taxes & fees 2 Dec - 3 Dec ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 28 - Nov 29](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=4461157&PinnedHotelID=4461157&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=4461157&PinnedHotelID=4461157&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 29 - Nov 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=4461157&PinnedHotelID=4461157&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=4461157&PinnedHotelID=4461157&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 28 - Nov 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=4461157&PinnedHotelID=4461157&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=4461157&PinnedHotelID=4461157&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=4461157&PinnedHotelID=4461157&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=4461157&PinnedHotelID=4461157&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ![Single Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4470000/4461200/4461157/622db20b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room 8.0 Very good 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds TV Renovated in 2019 Blackout curtains Private bathroom Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4470000/4461200/4461157/2d4ce14e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds TV Renovated in 2019 Blackout curtains Private bathroom Daily housekeeping In-room safe - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4470000/4461200/4461157/c66db7ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds Renovated in 2019 Blackout curtains Private bathroom Daily housekeeping In-room safe Desk - Sleeps 3 - 3 Single Beds ![In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4470000/4461200/4461157/c66db7ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Quadruple Room ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds Renovated in 2019 Blackout curtains Private bathroom Daily housekeeping In-room safe Desk - 205 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Single Bunk Beds ![In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4470000/4461200/4461157/c66db7ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shared Dormitory, Men only (4 beds) 7.6 Good 4 reviews ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds Renovated in 2019 Blackout curtains Private bathroom Daily housekeeping In-room safe Desk - 213 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ![In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4470000/4461200/4461157/c66db7ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shared Dormitory, Women only (4 Beds) ### Highlights Heating Free cots/infant beds Renovated in 2019 Blackout curtains Private bathroom Daily housekeeping In-room safe Desk - 205 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ## You may also like Ad ![Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 11.50 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/44000000/43960000/43955900/43955888/3c3b5f28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Hotel Stay Inn Köln Leverkusen City Wiesdorf - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCologne-Hotels-DJH-City-Hostel-Koln-Riehl.h4461157.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCologne-Hotels-DJH-City-Hostel-Koln-Riehl.h4461157.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.96350%2C6.98494&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Msd8aDNGctIYU8gzUFQeEpfbYx8=) An Der Schanz 14, Cologne, NW, 50735 #### What's nearby - Cologne Zoo - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles - Flora and Botanical Garden Cologne - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Cologne Cable Car - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Claudius Therme - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles - Cologne Trade Fair Grounds - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles #### Getting around - Boltensternstrasse U-Bahn - 3 min walk - Hansaring Station - 5 min drive - Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Schmitz & Nittenwilm - ‬20 min walk - ‪Localino - ‬7 min drive - ‪Dank Augusta - ‬19 min walk - ‪Imbiss am Elefantenpark - ‬14 min walk - ‪Zoo Restaurant - ‬14 min walk ## About this property ### DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl Family-friendly hostel remodelled in 2019 and located near Cologne Zoo Located close to Claudius Therme and Cologne Trade Fair Grounds, DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Other perks at this hostel include: - Free self-parking - Bike hire, multilingual staff and tour/ticket information - A vending machine, games and luggage storage Room features All 169 rooms have amenities such as safes. 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Garden - On a river - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Lift - Stair-free path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible business centre - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible path to lift - Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - 1 building - 7 floors - Built in 1981 - Renovated entire property - August 2019 - Smoke-free property - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian breakfast available - Vegetarian dining options ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Hair dryer (on request) - Private bathroom - Shower ### More - Desk - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request - Safe - Water-efficient toilets ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Contactless check-out Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools Guests are required to be members of Hostelling International or an affiliate, such as German Youth Hostel Association. Guests must present a valid membership card at check-in. Guests who are not members may purchase a membership online or at the reception desk at check-in. Special membership fees may be available for schools, clubs, and other institutions. Members from outside Germany are subject to the regulations in their country of origin, but non-members from abroad can also purchase welcome stamps at this hostel. ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are not available. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 per cent will be charged We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash Cashless transactions are available Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly) ### Property is also known as City-Hostel Köln-Riehl DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl Cologne DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl Hostel DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl Hostel Cologne DJH Köln-Riehl DJH Köln-Riehl City-Hostel Köln-Riehl DJH DJH City Hostel Köln Riehl DJH CityHostel KölnRiehl Host DJH City Hostel Köln Riehl DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl Cologne DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much does it cost to stay at DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl? > As of 28 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl on 2 Dec 2025 start from £89.43, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-DJH-City-Hostel-Koln-Riehl.h4461157.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl? > Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free. ### What time is check-in at DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl? > Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability). ### Where is DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl located? > This family-friendly Cologne hostel is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Cologne Zoo, Claudius Therme and Cologne Trade Fair Grounds. Palladium and Cologne Cathedral are also within 3 mi (5 km). Boltensternstrasse U-Bahn is only a 3-minute walk and Slabystrasse U-Bahn is 12 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## DJH City-Hostel Köln-Riehl Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 7.4 Location ### 8.6 Staff & service ### 8.8 Eco-friendliness ### 8.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 44 8 - Good 28 6 - Okay 8 4 - Poor 4 2 - Terrible 2 ### 10/10 Excellent #### benbelgacem 11 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Clean and spacious room, friendly staff. ##### benbelgacem Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Rob 19 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Spacious, clean room, small bathroom, great location. Easy to reach, and plenty of transportation to the city center. ##### Rob Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edwin 17 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean room and helpful staff ##### Edwin Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hariom 17 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Wonderful place to stay in cologne !! ##### Hariom Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### faby 14 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It's a very cozy place, easy to get to and has some snacks that you can easily buy. ##### faby Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Martin 28 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good "garage", bike place to store overnight. Good breakfast. Pupils from schools can be a bit noisy. But hostel usually very quiet after 10pm ##### Martin Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Ifeanyi 11 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Was close to the Train-station and very accessible ##### Ifeanyi Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alasdair 23 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Modern hostel which feels more like a hotel but with the social aspect of a hostel ##### Alasdair Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James 18 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Wow! I would have stayed longer if there were rooms available. Beautiful grounds and close to transportation. More like a resort. ##### James Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Marc 22 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good value for money Good value for money. Good connection to the city by public transport ##### Marc Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jose A. 16 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very clean and well organized ##### Jose A. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tasneem 19 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I liked my stay at this hostel and found it to be affordable and comfortable. All staff members were friendly and welcoming. The only thing I didn’t find quite right was the laundromat as the washing machine was out of service during my stay, but it wasn’t a big deal for me. Looking forward to visit Cologne and stay at this hostel again! ##### Tasneem Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marc 19 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good value for money The hotel is good value for money. We knew it wouldn’t be so central. But in fact the connection with public transport is very good. The room was very spacious. Beds comfortable and a lot of storage in the room. ##### Marc Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### RAFAEL 30 Jun 2022 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I liked that the room is very clean but I didn’t like the breakfast ##### RAFAEL Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kaveri 9 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful view of the Rhine from my balcony. Simple but tasty breakfast. Generally, quiet but the heavy doors and lock mechanisms were a little intrusive with guests coming and going. But overall, a wonderful place to stay. Highly recommended. ##### Kaveri Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 30 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort stated for 1 night, was fine. the sink is next to the beds so it can get a bit noisy at night in the shared rooms ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corey 5 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The hotel is located a little distance away from the city but the public transport can get you there asap. The service was great; the staff were very helpful anytime I had questions about my stay. My only complaint is the washer and dryer. They dont work very well because of their old age ##### Corey Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Stefan 28 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness Good, but to warm rooms. No fan nor adjustable A/C in room. ##### Stefan Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Aileen 27 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nettes Personal, schöne Zimmer, super Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ##### Aileen Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Astrid 30 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Alles fein ##### Astrid Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen 13 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Sauber und gutes Frühstück👍 ##### Kathleen Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen 26 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Total freundlich und sehr empfehlenswert, wenn man keine Berührungsängste gegenüber Jugendgruppen hat. ##### Karen Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Steffen 25 Sept 2025 Disliked: Staff & service Meget larm, og personalet var ikke så venlige ##### Steffen Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angelika 21 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Sehr sauberes, ruhige Unterkunft. Selbst bei offenen Fenster konnte ich sehr gut schlafen. Frühstück war lecker und vielfältig. Ich würde diese DJH wieder buchen, auch wenn sie etwas außerhalb der City liegt. Teansfer von Deutz ca. 30 Minuten mit ÖPNV ##### Angelika Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SHU 19 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 料金がリーズナブルで、朝食付き。それでいてとても清潔。ユースホステルの性もあり、ドイツの学生が多かったが、屈託がなく楽しく会話できた。 立地もトラム駅近くで便利だと思います。 ##### SHU Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Callas Hotel am Dom](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Callas-Hotel-Am-Dom.h1001418.Hotel-Information) > > [Maritim Hotel Köln](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Maritim-Hotel-Koln.h3350.Hotel-Information) > > [Cologne Marriott Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Cologne-Marriott-Hotel.h1348734.Hotel-Information) > > [Pullman Cologne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Pullman-Cologne.h22642.Hotel-Information) > > [Moxy Cologne-Bonn Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Moxy-Cologne-Bonn-Airport.h65510798.Hotel-Information) > > [25hours Hotel The Circle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-25hours-Hotel-The-Circle.h22785948.Hotel-Information) > > [AMERON Köln Hotel Regent](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-AMERON-Koln-Hotel-Regent.h6336.Hotel-Information) > > [Eden Hotel Früh am Dom](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Eden-Hotel-Fruh-Am-Dom.h523911.Hotel-Information) > > [Mauritius Hotel & Therme](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Mauritius-Hotel-Therme.h1105603.Hotel-Information) > > [Centro Hotel Arde Koln, Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Centro-Hotel-Arde.h23152189.Hotel-Information) > > [URBAN LOFT Cologne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Urban-Loft-Cologne.h54056258.Hotel-Information) > > [CityClass Hotel am Dom](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-CityClass-Hotel-Am-Dom.h23238.Hotel-Information) > > [Dorint Hotel am Heumarkt Köln](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Dorint-Hotel-Am-Heumarkt-Koln.h920920.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Plus Hotel Köln City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Koln-City-West.h805820.Hotel-Information) > > [Premier Inn Köln City Mediapark](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-AZIMUT-Hotel-Cologne.h2131012.Hotel-Information) > > [Wasserturm Hotel Cologne, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Wasserturm-Hotel-Cologne.h26197.Hotel-Information) > > [Ruby Ella Hotel Cologne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Ruby-Ella-Hotel-Cologne.h60538432.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Mondial am Dom Cologne - MGallery](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Hotel-Mondial-Am-Dom-Cologne-MGallery.h3447.Hotel-Information) > > [Opera Hotel Köln](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Opera-Hotel-Koln.h21442190.Hotel-Information) > > [Rhein-Hotel St. Martin](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Rhein-Hotel-St-Martin.h76885680.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Hotel Köln City Friesenstraße](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Mercure-Hotel-Koln-City-Friesenstrae.h24327.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Hotel Köln Centrum](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Ibis-Hotel-Koln-Centrum.h23653.Hotel-Information) > > [NH Collection Köln Mediapark](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-NH-Collection-Koln-Mediapark.h2540882.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Cologne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Cologne.h11863.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Cologne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Hilton-Cologne.h867432.Hotel-Information) > > [Novotel Köln City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Novotel-Koln-City.h903871.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Cologne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Cologne.h7152543.Hotel-Information) > > [Lindner Hotel Cologne Am Dom, part of JdV by Hyatt](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Lindner-Hotel-Dom-Residence.h564756.Hotel-Information) > > [art'otel Cologne powered by Radisson Hotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Artotel-Cologne.h3097057.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Hotel Köln](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cologne-Hotels-Leonardo-Hotel-Koln.h526101.Hotel-Information)